Subject Matter Expert Instructor, USAFA

Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group Inc. (YSG) is seeking a highly qualified Subject Matter Expert / Instructor (SME/I) to provide comprehensive Warfighter Training Support Services at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The purpose of this position is to support the planning development execution management and evaluation of military training for approximately 4200 cadets annually during both the academic year and summer training programs. This position will assist the USAFA in delivering a coherent progressive and operationally relevant 47-month cumulative military training continuum aligned with Department of the Air Force (DAF) readiness objectives Joint Force expectations and USAFA cadet development outcomes.

Specific duties may include but are not limited to:

• Executes instruction evaluates cadet performance and supports AAR data collection under Warfighter Training Advisors and permanent party oversight.
• Task 3 - Execution and Management. Serve as a Training Advisors (WTA) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to USAFA leadership providing instruction dynamic execution of simulation experiences and exercises document cadet performance and enforce safety standards in one or more of the following functional areas:
  • Command and Control (C2). The contractor shall support training that develops cadet understanding and application of mission command principles.
  • Intelligence. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet awareness and application of intelligence processes such as analyzing intelligence and conducting post-mission debriefs.
  • Information. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet understanding of the information environment including OPSEC and responding to misinformation.
  • Fires. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet familiarity with the planning coordination and control of fires including applying rules of engagement (ROE).
  • Movement and Maneuver. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet understanding and application of maneuver concepts such as selecting movement techniques and executing actions on contact.
  • Protection. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet awareness and application of protection concepts including security for personnel and practicing noise/light discipline.
  • Sustainment. The contractor shall support training that develops cadet understanding of sustainment principles including casualty evacuation and logistics resupply.
  • Field Forces - Support multiple roles when required. Each position will be expected to perform all tasks and subtasks to varying levels of responsibility.
• Task 4 - Program Evaluation. Assist USAFA leadership with conducting assessment of training conduct After Action Reviews (AARs) analyze performance data and provide written reports.
  • Providefeedback onthe effectiveness of training course/material and cadet military training.
  • Conduct AARs and consolidate feedback to inform USAFA leadership and identify any necessary course modifications.
  • Advise on training scalability adaptability MU mission integration and overall training program sustainment.
• Task 5 Digital Technology Integration and Usability. Integrate technology into training.
  • Use digital technology tofacilitate training logassessments track required data and send reports as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess 6 years of relevant military operational and/or instructional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more warfighting functional areas (e.g. C2 Intelligence Information Fires Movement and Maneuver Protection Sustainment).
• Demonstrated experience delivering instruction in classroom field or exercise environments.
• Familiarity with military training evaluation methods and adherence to established POIs and safety standards.
• Experience that aligns to Performance Work Statement (PWS) Tasks outlined in the Specified Duties above: Supports Task 3 (Execution and Management) Task 4 (Program Evaluation) and Task 5 (Digital Tech Integration).

Clearance: Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

Location: Colorado Springs CO

Travel: Some travel will be required

Compensation & Benefits: Yorktown Systems Group Inc. offers full time employees competitive pay and a robust benefits package including employee and family health plans (medical dental and vision) as well as paid time off life insurance and 401K options.